Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung WB800F

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB800F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and WB800F (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was brought out 4 years earlier than the WB800F and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX120 IS matches up against the WB800F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Samsung WB800F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS has outside dimensions of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung WB800F has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung WB800F in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX120 IS and the WB800F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and WB800F is 87 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX120 IS and WB800F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Samsung WB800F will result in more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older SX120 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.